Paul Hannam (7 October 1971 – 16 July 2022) was a Canadian physician and sailor.[1] He competed in the men's 470 event at the 1996 Summer Olympics.[2] He died aged 50 while running.
| Personal information | |
|---|---|
| Born | 7 October 1971 Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada |
| Died | 16 July 2022 (aged 50) Toronto, Ontario, Canada |
| Occupation | Physician |
| Sport | |
| Sport | Sailing |
Education
editHannam was a 1999 graduate in medicine from the University of British Columbia.[2]
Career
editAt the time of his death, Hannam was the chief of emergency medicine and program director at North York General Hospital in Toronto.[3] He was also an assistant professor at the University of Toronto’s Department of Family and Community Medicine. Previously, he served as chief of emergency medicine at Michael Garron Hospital in East York for over a decade.[3]
Hannam died after collapsing while on a run on 16 July 2022,[3] aged 50.[3]
Family life
editHannam was married to Rosemary Hannam.[4]
References
edit- ^ Milne, Keeley (19 July 2022). "Toronto doctor dies while out running". Canadian Running Magazine. Retrieved 19 July 2022.
- ^ a b "Paul Hannam". Olympedia. Retrieved 25 June 2020.
- ^ a b c d Lavoie, Joanna (18 July 2022). "Well-known Toronto emergency physician Dr. Paul Hannam has died". CP24. Retrieved 19 July 2022.
- ^ "Dr Paul Hannam> Πάγωσε ο Καναδάς από το ξαφνικό θάνατο του κορυφαίου γιατρού, ολυμπιονίκη και μαραθωνοδρόμου ενώ βρισκόταν έξω για τρέξιμο". Κουρδιστό Πορτοκάλι (in Greek). 19 July 2022. Retrieved 19 July 2022.
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